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Move to protect Fiordland elk draws ire of Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird chief executive says, “What’s next? A sanctuary for stoats?”
'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaks
A family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.
Missing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weather
A lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.
How to hike in New Zealand, without giving up your champagne lifestyle
It's not a Great Walk, but it can be greatly luxurious.
‘Extremely lucky’: Belgian man found after several days in Fiordland bush
Police said the man became separated from his party while crossing the Dore Pass.
DoC has 'lost patience' with IT vendor as Great Walks site crashes again
Website stumbles after 40 per cent of Milford bookings come from overseas tourists.
NZ is getting a new Great Walk but booking a spot comes with a catch
This stunning 3-day track can't be booked like the others.
All Blacks legend's journey to connecting with his culture
Ian Jones will be heading down south to reconnect with his culture.
From 'perfect' day to tragedy: Family who lost 10yo in freak accident speak of grief
Tegan Chen died after being swept down Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Kiwi tourism icon hardest to locate on the list of world attractions
Visited by 800,000 tourists a year. Imagine how more might turn up if they could find it?
Here's how you can still get on a Great Walk this summer
The huts are all but booked out but there are still options available.
Emergency services respond to serious water incident in Southland
St John Ambulance confirmed a helicopter has been dispatched.
Milford tourists willing to pay $110 access fee, says MOP
The access fees would only apply to international guests.
Rough and ready: The ultimate adventure in the Southern Alps
From sleeping under the stars to the full backcountry hut experience.
Great Walk, better bunks: Routeburn's luxury route
Perfect blue skies and fine food greet Stephanie Holmes along the Routeburn Track.
Great frustrations: Milford Track fills up after DoC website issues
The first Great Walk has been booked out but there's hope yet.
Disgruntled developer shut out of Great Walks makes hut booking app
DoC said it welcomed initiatives that help visitors and made the most of facilities.
Sound of silence in Fiordland is the perfect break from busy lives
Experiencing peace and quiet - if only for a moment - in Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound.
Bird of the Year: Where to spot the rock wren in the wild
The pīwauwau rock wren has been crowned a 'rock star' of the avian world.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Dairy approval at edge of Lake Te Anau stuns knight
Sir Alan Mark appalled at the 15,000sq m compound of four wintering barns given the nod.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Foggy morning in Auckland forces flight diversion; rain, snow possible this week
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
DoC bunk breakdown shows Aussies back on tracks
One in five bunks booked by overseas visitors as Milford sells out in record time